Clean Cities-Atlanta Events & Event Registrations
Click here for the Calendar of Events | Click here for the Clean Cities-Atlanta Events Repository
Clean Start Propane Workshop
Date: March 9, 2011
Time: 9am - 4pm
Location: Manheim DRIVE Center, Stockbridge, GA Map It!
Cost: FREE Event (lunch included)
About the Event: This FREE event is a one-day, propane-targeted workshop, focused on providing enhanced educational opportunities on the alternative fuel, vehicles, and related issues and policies. An estimated 50-100 transportation and environmental professionals from state, city, and industry are expected to attend.
This workshop will highlight the Clean Start National Propane Fueling Program, which includes the installation of 10 LPG stations in the Atlanta area, one vehicle service station, and LPG Training for Veterans & "At Risk" Service Technicians, all scheduled to complete by the end of 2011.
Presented By: Public Solutions Group
CLEAN START PROPANE WORKSHOP SURVEY (Closed)
EVENT REPOSITORY (Members Only)
Exhibits & Vehicle Displays:
FORCE 911 Propane Converted |  TransTech Energy Propane Ford Transit Connect | 
Blue Bird |
|---|---|---|
Ferrellgas Propane | 
Alliance AutoGas Ford |
Georgia Tech Earth Day
Date: April 22, 2011
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Georgia Tech Campus, Instructional Center Walkway, 759 Ferst Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA
Cost: FREE & Open to the Public
About the Event: The goal of Georgia Tech's Earth Day Celebration is to focus attention on the environment and increase people's awareness of the world around them. With an annual participation of more than 3,000 people, this is one of the largest Earth Day celebrations in the southeast. The event is free and open to the public, and features 70 exhibitors, eco-friendly giveaways, recycling opportunities, a clothing swap, an office supply exchange, live music, and organic popcorn. Our theme this year is "What it Means to Be Green." Join us as we celebrate with a purpose!
Clean Cities-Atlanta will be displaying many Member and Non-Member Alternative Fuel Vehicles at this year's event.
Event Sponsor
|
Member Sponsor |
|---|
Exhibits & Vehicle Displays:
Ride & Drive Vehicles
Chevy Volt | 
Hybrid Chevy Tahoe |
|
|---|
Vehicle Displays
|
Chevy Volt | 
AGL Resources | 
Chevy Cruze |
|---|---|---|
Chevy Equinox | 
Knapheide Manufacturing | 
Chevy Silverado |
Cole Technologies Plug-In | |
|
GE EV Experience Tour
Date: June 14, 2011
Time: 10am - 3:30pm
Location: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center: 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339 Map It!
Cost: FREE Event (Lunch Included)
About the Event: Learn what Electric Vehicles can do for you by participating in this one-day EV education forum hosted by GE in partnership with Clean Cities-Atlanta and local EV partners. Engage in dialogue with key industry leaders and learn how to position your organization to benefit from this new technology.
This event features the opportunity to network with leadership from a variety of industries who represent various segments of the EV ecosystem from the top of the supply chain to the end buyer of commercial fleet vehicles. Industries represented include utilities, retailers, city and state agencies, auto manufacturers, commercial and residential building, property management, electrical contractors, electrical distributors and many more.
During the event, you can experience firsthand what it’s like to drive an Electric Vehicle. There will be a variety of electric vehicles available for a Ride & Drive. You can learn what vehicles may be a great fit for you and your organization.
Agenda: 10:00am - 11:00am: Opening Plenary - Moderated Panel with Industry Experts to Discuss EV Opportunities
11:00am - 12:30pm: Breakout Sessions | Lunch
12:30pm - 3:30pm: EV Displays and Ride & Drive
Vehicle Displays:
Chevrolet Volt | 
Think EV | 
Smart Fortwo EV |
|---|---|---|
Ford Transit Connect EV | 
Mitsubishi i MiEV | 
Plug-in Hybrid |
Lunch & Learn #1 - sponsored by Georgia Power
Date: May 18, 2011
Time: 11a - 11:30a: Networking | 11:30a - 1p: Lunch & Learn
Location: Georgia Power, 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30308 Map It!
Cost: $25 Member | $35 NonMember
About the Event: Clean Cities-Atlanta presents a Lunch & Learn series featuring Speakers educating on alternative fuels, technologies, policies, and new advancements. This event is open to Members and NonMembers and will include a Clean Cities-Atlanta Coalition Update, ARRA Grant Update, a City of Atlanta EV Readiness Update, and featuring presentations from industry leaders.
Richard Palmieri of Siemens Industry, Inc. will be speaking about electric vehicle infrastructure and impact on the smart grid. Michael Granoff of Better Place will be speaking about mass adoption of electric vehicles - the challenges, a working model and opportunities for 21st century American leadership and prosperity. Speaker bio's below.
This event will also feature a Chevy Volt on display. Attendees have the opportunity to view the Volt first hand, ask questions, and learn more about the technology.
Speakers:
 | Richard Palmieri Director of Business Development, Southeast Siemens Indusrty, Inc. - Mobility Division |
|---|---|
 | Michael Granoff Head of Oil Independence Policies Better Place |
Vehicle Display :
|
Chevrolet Volt | | |
|---|
Lunch & Learn #2 - sponsored by AGL RESOURCES
Date: June 16, 2011
Time: 11a - 11:30a: Networking
11:30a - 12:30p: Lunch & Learn
12:30p - 1:00p: Vehicle Demonstration & Test Drive
Location: AGL Resources, 10 Peachtree Place NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 Map It!
(Complimentary parking is available in the AGL lot across the street, but space is limited. Pay lots are located in the area and Attendees are encouraged to utilize the Midtown MARTA Station.)
Cost: $25 Member | $35 NonMember
About the Event: Clean Cities-Atlanta presents a Lunch & Learn series featuring Speakers educating on alternative fuels, technologies, policies, and new advancements. This event is open to Members and NonMembers and will include a Clean Cities-Atlanta Coalition Update, presentations from CNG Industry Leaders, and a CNG vehicle demonstration and test drive.
Ian Skelton of AGL Resources will be speaking about CNG infrastructure. Ted Pfister of General Motors will be speaking about GM's 6 step approach to reducing dependency on petroleum and will also give a quick overview of the GM CNG vans. Ronn Jones of Baker Equipment will present about CNG vehicle certification and provide an overview of safety standards and codes.
This event will also feature two CNG Chevrolet Express 2500's and a CNG Ford E-Series Van on display. Attendees have the opportunity to view the van first hand, ask questions, learn more about the technology, and even take the vans for a short drive.
Speakers:
 | Ian M. Skelton, P.E. Director, Natural Gas Vehicles AGL Resources |
|---|---|
 | Skip Baker President Baker Equipment |
 | Ted Pfister District Sales Manager, Commercial and Government for Georgia and Alabama General Motors |
Vehicle Displays :
Baker Equipment XLR System | 
Leggett & Platt | 
CNG Chevrolet Express 2500 |
|---|---|---|
Freedom Fueling Solutions | | |
Lunch & Learn #3 - sponsored by Coca-Cola Refreshments
Date: September 27, 2011
Time: 11a - 11:30a: Networking | 11:30a - 1:00p: Lunch & Learn
Location: Coca-Cola Refreshments, 2500 Windy Ridge Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339 Map It!
About the Event: Clean Cities-Atlanta presents a Lunch & Learn series featuring Speakers educating on alternative fuels, technologies, policies, and new advancements. This event is open to Members and NonMembers and will include a Clean Cities-Atlanta Coalition Update with feature presentations from industry fleet professionals highlighting their implementation of alternative fuels.
Allyson Williams of Coca-Cola Refreshments (CCR) will speak about CCR's 2020 Sustainability Focus for their fleet. Mike Britt of UPS will be speaking about the use of alternative fuels within the UPS fleet.
Cost: $25 Member | $35 NonMember (Online Registration Closes Sept. 22 at 12p) | $50 Onsite Registration
Speakers:
 | Allyson Williams Manager - Regulatory Compliance Fleet Coca-Cola Refreshments |
|---|---|
 | Michael G. Britt, Sr. Director of Maintenance and Engineering - International Operations UPS |
Lunch & Learn #4 - sponsored by General Electric
Date: October 14, 2011
Time: 11a - 11:30a: Networking | 11:30a - 1:00p: Lunch & Learn
Location: GE Smart Grid Center of Excellence, 2018 Powers Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30339 | Map It!
About the Event: Clean Cities-Atlanta presents a Lunch & Learn series featuring Speakers educating on alternative fuels, technologies, policies, and new advancements. This event is open to Members and NonMembers.
Lunch & Learn #4 is about Overcoming Barriers to EV Adoption and will feature Keynote Speaker Jake Ring - Chief Marketing Offier, GE Energy Management. Dave Karr - Sales Manager, GE Energy will present about the plug-in electric vehicle market, challenges, solutions, and how GE is addressing these issues.
Finally, Jake Ring will moderate a panel discussion featuring Chris Crawford (Cole Electric Techology), Jules Toraya (City of Atlanta), Kelly Carter (Post Properties), and Dave Karr (GE Energy).
Cost: $25 Member | $35 NonMember (Online Registration Closes Oct. 12 at 12p) | $50 Onsite Registration
Keynote Speaker / Moderator :
 | Jake Ring Chief Marketing Officer GE Energy Management |
|---|---|
Speakers and Panelists :
Dave Karr | 
Chris Crawford | 
Kelly Carter | 
Jules Toraya |
|---|
Vehicle Displays :
Chevrolet Volt |
Cole Electric PlugIn | |
|---|
Clean Start Technician Training (Propane)
Date: July 12 & 13, 2011
Time: 8:00a - 5:00p
Location: Manheim DRIVE Center, 3000 Walter Way, Stockbridge, GA 30281 Map It!
Cost: Free Event
About the Event: The Clean Start Technician Training is a two-day program that will provide an innovative outreach program specifically for veterans and out of work or at risk service technicians. The initiative aims to retain and certify hundreds of technicians and veterans each year for work in the alternative fuel industry. The training will teach Attendees propane principles, propane safety, operations, diagnostics, and maintenance. Attendees will be trained on various LPI systems such as the IMPCO system , the Roush system, and the Clean Fuels USA system. The training will feature class time and labs in which Attendees will gain hands on experience with the systems.
Upon completion of the class, each Attendee will receive a certificate in recognition for having completed the training.
Agenda: Click Here
Event Sponsor:
 | | |
|---|
Advancing the Choice 2011: Fleets and Alternative Fuels
Date: July 27, 2011
Time: 8:00a - 4:00p
Location: Manheim DRIVE Center, 3000 Walter Way, Stockbridge, GA 30281 Map It!
Pre-Registration Cost: $50 Member | $55 Government | $60 NonMember
Walk-Up Cost: $75 For All Walk-Up Registrations
About the Event: The Fleets & Alternative Fuels Workshop is a one-day event focused on providing public and private fleets with valuable information regarding the use of alternative fuels. This Workshop will include presentations from Government and Industry leaders, highlighting cost saving measures, case studies of fleets that currently use alternative fuels, and information regarding the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) / liquified natural gas (LNG), propane, and biodiesel for fleets.
An estimated 75 - 100 public and private fleet professionals, alternative fuel industry leaders, and regulatory representatives are expected to attend this event. Sponsor & Exhibitor displays will be featured throughout the day.
This event also includes an Alternative Fuel Ride & Drive beginning at 3p.
Member Sponsors:
|
|
|  |
|---|---|---|
 | | |
Event Sponsors:
GOLD SPONSOR |
SILVER SPONSOR |
SILVER SPONSOR |
|---|---|---|
SILVER SPONSOR |
SILVER SPONSOR
 | |
Vehicle Displays:
Georgia Natural Gas | 
AGL Resources | 
ROUSH CleanTech |
|---|---|---|
|
Leggett & Platt |
Freedom Fueling Solutions | 
Coca-Cola Refreshments |
AmeriGas 2010 | 
Jasper Engines Propane |  ROUSH CleanTech |
Exhibitors:
- AmeriGas
- Active Duty Heavy Duty Cooling Products
- Clean Energy Fuels
- DriveCam
- Environmental Products of Georgia
- Force 911
- Jones & Frank
- LeasePlan
- NAPA Integrated Business Solutions
- NatGasCar LLC
- National Joint Powers Alliance
Clean Cities-Atlanta at the 6th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference
Date: August 24-26, 2011
Time: Wednesday 1pm - 7pm , Thursday 8am - 6pm , Friday 8am - 11am
Location: The Hyatt Regency, Savannah, GA Map It!
Cost: $295 On or Before July 15, 2011 and $350 After July 15, 2011
About the Event: Clean Cities-Atlanta will be in attendance at the 6th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference. The conference is the state's largest and most comprehensive educational opportunity and will be attended by an estimated 550 State, Local, and Federal Government Officials, Business and Industry Leaders, Attorneys, Consultants, Engineers, Developers, Land Owners, Architects, Agribusiness Leaders, Energy Experts, Water Planning Districts, Universities, Public Health Officials, Solid Waste and Recycling Experts, and many others with a strong interest in Georgia's Environmental Programs.
Over the three-day period, this Conference will host an elite group of environmental professionals seeking to exchange knowledge and share ideas around environmental concerns in Georgia. The curriculum, designed and developed by our Steering Committee, offers over 35 unique courses, allowing Attendees to design their own personalized curriculum by selecting seven to eight educational courses while receiving approved Continuing Education credits. With the combined efforts of the state's leading environmental organizations, the Georgia Environmental Conference has proven to be a valued educational supplement focused on Sustaining the Future for the People of Georgia(TM).
This year's Conference will be centered within the historic city of Savannah, Georgia. All Conference classes and receptions will be held at the Hyatt Regency, seated on the Savannah River waterfront. Savannah, Georgia is located on the state's east coast, southeast of Atlanta and Macon (248 and 166 miles, respectively) and northeast of St. Simons Island (83 miles).
To learn more, please visit the Georgia Environmental Conference Website.
Compelling Case for NGVs Workshop
Date: September 8, 2011
Time: 7:30a - 4:00p
Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Building C, Room C202 / 203 | Address for GPS: 150 Northside Drive NW, Atlanta GA 30314 Map It! | Directions to Building C / Gold Deck
Cost: $55 Member | $65 NonMember | $75 for Sept. 7, 2011 & On-Site
About the Event: The Compelling Case for NGVs is a comprehensive one-day Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) focused workshop for Public / Private Fleet operators and Policymakers. The workshop will present a variety of topics from the basics of NGVs to the economics of NGVs. Case studies from fleet operators who have previously made the transition to Natural Gas will also be presented. The workshop is hosted by Clean Cities-Atlanta and presented by the Clean Vehicle Education Foundation.
Agenda: Click Here
Event Co-Hosts:
|
|
|  |
|---|
Member Sponsors:
|
|
|  |
|---|
Event Sponsors:
SILVER SPONSOR | | |
|---|
Vehicle Displays:
|
AGL Resources |
CNG Chevrolet Express 2500 |
Georgia Natural Gas |
|---|---|---|
|
Freedom Fueling Solutions | | |
Exhibitors:
- Altech-Eco
- American Fueling Systems
- ANGI Energy Systems
- BAF
- Clean Energy Fuels
- Freedom Fueling Solutions
- Hunt Guillot & Associates HGA
- IMPCO Automotive
- Jones & Frank
- Landi Renzo USA
- NatGasCar LLC
- P.C. McKenzie Company
Electrifying Metro Atlanta's Transportation: The Path Forward
Date: October 28, 2011
Time: 8:15a - 4p
Location: Atlanta Civic Center | 395 Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | Map It!
Cost: $10 for ALL Attendees | $25 Onsite
About the Event: Clean Cities-Atlanta will present Electrifying Metro Atlanta's Transportation: The Path Forward along with event partners the City of Atlanta and the Technology Association of Georgia – Smart Grid Society (TAG - SGS). The single day event will provide Attendees with information about current and coming plug-in electric vehicles (PEV), power availability, and electric vehicle charging and its impact on the grid. The event will also feature an update about Metro Atlanta’s PEV readiness efforts and a panel discussion from the Technology Association of Georgia’s Smart Grid Society about PEV’s and how they will incorporate with the smart grid.
The event will also feature a public Ride & Drive with many PEVs available for Attendees to experience first hand. Please check back frequently for updates about which PEVs will be on display and available for Ride & Drives.
Thank you to Georgia Power for being the Premier Event Sponsor of this event and allowing us to offer registrations at the reduced rate of $10 for all Attendees.
Premier Event Sponsor:
Member Sponsor
|
Silver Sponsor
|
Silver Sponsor
|
|---|
Agenda: Click Here
|
Chevrolet Volt | 
Georgia Power Tesla Roadster | 
Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
Wheego Life | 
Ford Transit Connect | 
Thormac Converted |
EVENT PRESENTATIONS:
- Don Francis
- Anthony Coker
- Matthew Patterson
- Joshuah Mello
- Ben Echols
- John Halliwell
- Anthony Coker
- Dave Karr
- Bill Hosken
